xxxxx	The Symposium takes place from March 29 - 31, 2006, at Roche Basel, Switzerland. Participants will experience the fascinating world of pharmaceutical research and development and its multidisciplinary nature and see the interplay of modern technologies as implemented at Roche. There will be both presentations and demonstrations. Participants will meet other outstanding young bioscientists from many different countries and share first-class bioscience with them. All participants are expected to present their research work in a short lecture. There will be ample time for discussions. Nothing is written or published, and no information presented or discussed will be used elsewhere without the written approval of the authors concerned. The language throughout the Symposium will be English. To apply to participate at this Symposium, see Roche Bio Symposium Attendance at this Symposium is by invitation only and will be certified by an official document. The number of invited participants is limited to some twenty young scientists. Outstanding contributions will be honored by special Symposium Awards. Travel expenses will be fully covered and hotel accommodation will be provided together with a full social program.